- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pittsburgh, PA
Baldwin Shs
Federal NCES profile for Baldwin Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 420297000050
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baldwin Shs earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #10 of 46
- schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Baldwin Shs has class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baldwin Shs ranks #10 of 46 schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Baldwin-Whitehall Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420297000050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
Baldwin Shs held near 2,019 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-67 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 112.9 → 112.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-67 students YoY 420297000050 · Pittsburgh, PA Other · MID · TRAD
1,657 enr · 14.8:1 · 38.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: J.E. Harrison Education Ctr (716 students)
Baldwin Shs held near 2,019 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-67 headcount). Teacher FTE held 112.9 → 112.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Baldwin Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Baldwin Shs
1,657 students
- J.E. Harrison
J.E. Harrison Education Ctr
716 students
- Whitehall El S
Whitehall El Sch
669 students
- Mcannulty El S 354
Mcannulty El Sch
354 students
What this shows Baldwin Shs reports 1,657 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baldwin Shs compares
Baldwin Shs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▼ 34% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,657 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,657
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,087
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 69.5%
Asian 17.0%
African American 6.2%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Baldwin Shs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baldwin-Whitehall Sd reports $14,087 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Baldwin Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J.E. Harrison Education Ctr | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whitehall El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcannulty El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baldwin Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Pittsburgh
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840 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Propel Cs-Montour
Standard public school
794 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
Standard public school
678 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Propel Cs-Braddock Hills
Standard public school
673 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ
Standard public school
618 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,657 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baldwin Shs
How many students attend Baldwin Shs?
Baldwin Shs has 1,657 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 2,086 (2022-23) → 2,019 (2023-24), nearly flat (-67).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baldwin Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Baldwin Shs is 14.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baldwin Shs?
38.6% of students at Baldwin Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baldwin Shs?
The largest demographic group at Baldwin Shs is White at 69.5% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baldwin Shs?
Baldwin Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Baldwin Shs rank among schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Baldwin Shs ranks #10 of 46 schools in Pittsburgh, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pittsburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in Baldwin-Whitehall Sd?
Besides Baldwin Shs, Baldwin-Whitehall Sd also operates J.E. Harrison Education Ctr (716 students), Whitehall El Sch (669 students), and Mcannulty El Sch (354 students). See the Baldwin-Whitehall Sd district page for the complete list.